Arnett Benson
A community center in neighborhood’s Rodgers Park
Rodgers Park is the neighborhood’s main recreational area. Along with a new splash pad, basketball court and walking path, the park is home to the Maggie Trejo Supercenter. Named after Lubbock's first Hispanic councilmember, the community center has a free fitness area, a senior center and an afterschool program. It also hosts city events like the summer Movies in the Park and Halloween Carnival Drive-Thru. Nearby is an outpost of the Boys & Girls Club, called 15 & Mahomies, which offers afterschool programs like homework help and various sports. Maedgen Park, next to McWhorter Elementary School, is an open green space with a small climbing area for kids. Across U.S. Route 82, which runs along the southern edge of Arnett Benson, is Jones AT&T Stadium. Home to the Texas Tech Red Raiders football team, the stadium comes alive on Saturdays in the late summer and fall. "When we were kids, we used to sit on top of our houses because Jones Stadium would illuminate the neighborhood," Martinez-Garcia recalls. Houses of worship in the neighborhood include Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.
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Vamos a Pescar: "Let's go Fishing" event
Less than a mile north of Arnett Benson, Buddy Holly Lake Recreation Area is stocked with catfish and open space to stroll along the waterfront. For the last 15 years, the lake has hosted the Vamos a Pescar fishing event, taking place in summer. Thousands attend the free family-friendly event and try to reel in the big one. Martinez-Garcia started it through her nonprofit Los Hermanos Familia. "We use fishing as a hook to bring families together," Martinez-Garcia says.“Top performing” Wolffarth Elementary
Students in Arnett Benson can start at two neighborhood schools: McWhorter Elementary, rated B-minus on Niche, or the B-rated Wolffarth Elementary. “Wolffarth was the top performing school in Lubbock last year,” Martinez-Garcia says. “And I think that speaks volumes considering the socio-economic levels in the neighborhood." Students move on to Cavazos Middle, rated C and Lubbock High, rated A-minus. Lubbock High is known for its diversity and was the first high school in Texas to have a mariachi band as part of its music programming. Arnett Benson is also home to Dupre Academy High School, an alternative school rated C-minus on Niche that offers individualized assistance to students to help them complete their high school education. The neighborhood is also next to Texas Tech University, home to around 40,000 undergraduate students.Family-owned eateries including Joel's Mexican Restaurant
The family-owned Joel's Mexican Restaurant is a neighborhood spot that’s been around for over two decades and features classics like burritos and enchiladas for breakfast and lunch. Clovis Road runs alongside the community's northern edge and is lined with local eateries. Gonzales Snowcones has been serving takeaway frozen flavored treats since 1973, and Montelongo's Mexican Restaurant has been a North Lubbock favorite for over 50 years, with recipes created from the family cookbook. At Jim Dandy Drive-In, patrons can pull up and get an old-fashioned hamburger and fries delivered to their cars. There’s a Dollar General on Clovis Road, and nearby in Northtown Plaza is Amigos, a grocery store stocking Mexican staples.Midcentury ranch-style homes and new-builds
Most homes are modest ranch-style builds dating from the 1940s and 1950s with driveways and the occasional carport or attached garage. Investors have renovated or updated many older homes; some are for sale, while others are for rent. Some new-construction homes dot the streets, with architectural styles consistent with the neighborhood's aesthetics. Prices range from around $65,000 for small one- or two-bedroom houses or fixer-uppers to $170,000 for renovated homes or new-builds. The neighborhood is just north of the Texas Tech University campus, so along its fringes are apartment complexes that cater to students.Downtown Lubbock is 3 miles away
Arnett Benson is about 3 miles northwest of downtown Lubbock. City bus routes run through the neighborhood. Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 7 miles north, and the nearest emergency room is next door at University Medical Center. Major thoroughfares including Clovis Road and U.S. Route 82 are adjacent to the community.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Wendy Jones
Wendy Jones
Keller Williams Realty
(806) 451-3468
137 Total Sales
1 in Arnett Benson
$36,000 Price
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Kristen Wright
Kristen Wright
Wright Realty and Design
(806) 702-7763
162 Total Sales
1 in Arnett Benson
$35,000 Price
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Jason Riebe
Jason Riebe
WTX Realty, LLC
(806) 758-7430
366 Total Sales
3 in Arnett Benson
$78K - $114K Price Range
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Dylan Bennett
DB
Dylan Bennett
Responds QuicklyBrick & Loft Realty
(325) 400-3876
40 Total Sales
2 in Arnett Benson
$88K - $133K Price Range
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Susan Shakespeare
Susan Shakespeare
Responds QuicklyWestMark Companies
(806) 686-6504
210 Total Sales
1 in Arnett Benson
$79,000 Price
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Jeremy Gerron
JG
Jeremy Gerron
Responds QuicklyExit Realty of Lubbock
(806) 451-3447
39 Total Sales
1 in Arnett Benson
$62,500 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Rodgers Park
Rogers Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Arnett Benson | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Arnett Benson Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Arnett Benson, Lubbock sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Arnett Benson, Lubbock over the last 12 months is $395,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$399,900
Median Sale Price
$395,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$399,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$328,852
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$390,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
33
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$222
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
607
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
4.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,177
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 212 - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$589 - $1,249 per month
- The Edge | Student Housing
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 824+ Sq Ft
- 223 Indiana Ave
- Lubbock, TX
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$599 - $1,049 per month
- The Heritage Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 625+ Sq Ft
- 3002-3102 4th St
- Lubbock, TX
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,460
Median Age
31
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$31,200
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$41,944
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
72.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
15.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.5%
% Population in Labor Force
58.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
19''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
40
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
42
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
25
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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